November 11, 200817 yr Toyota Reports October Sales Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October sales of 152,101 vehicles, a decrease of 25.9 percent from last October, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted October sales of 135,818 units, a decrease of 24.2 percent from last October. The Lexus Division reported October sales of 16,283 units, a decrease of 37.6 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded October sales of 84,904 units, down 14.2 percent from the same period last year. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined sales of 30,556 units. Camry Hybrid reported October sales of 2,792 units. Corolla recorded best-ever October sales of 27,386 units, up 2.2 percent over the year-ago month. Yaris reported sales of 4,871 units for the month. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted October sales of 11,804 units. Toyota Division light trucks posted October sales of 50,914 units, down 36.5 percent from October 2007. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with October sales of 12,227 units. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported sales of 10,001 units for the month. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 7,032 units in October. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported October sales of 1,022 units, up 65.1 percent over the year-ago month. Sequoia posted sales of 1,829 units for the month, up 16.3 percent over the same period last year. Scion posted October sales of 6,743 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with October sales of 2,594 units. The tC sports coupe posted October sales of 2,224 units. The xD reported October sales of 1,925 units for the month. Lexus Division Lexus passenger cars reported October sales of 9,332 units, a decrease of 40.2 percent from October 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with October sales of 4,141 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan reported combined sales of 2,772 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of 1,502 units. The GS luxury sport sedan reported combined October sales of 819 units. Lexus Division light trucks recorded October sales of 6,951 units, down 33.7 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined October sales of 5,180 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 615 units for the month. The LX 570 reported sales of 567 units, an increase of 370.7 percent over the same period last year. TMS Hybrids TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 216,760 units. TMS posted October sales of 16,310 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division recorded sales of 15,618 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division reported October sales of 692 hybrids. There were 27 selling days this month, compared to 26 selling days last October. TOYOTA RETAIL SALES (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII) October, 2008 ----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG YARIS 4,871 5,409 -13.3 93,366 73,874 25.9 COROLLA 27,386 25,815 2.2 307,071 317,796 -3.8 CAMRY 30,556 33,728 -12.8 386,118 398,868 -3.6 AVALON 3,543 6,168 -44.7 37,852 60,728 -37.9 PRIUS 11,804 13,158 -13.6 142,365 150,272 -5.6 SCION xA 0 39 -100.0 39 9,513 -99.6 SCION xB 2,594 4,375 -42.9 41,265 38,207 7.6 SCION tC 2,224 4,437 -51.7 37,904 56,500 -33.2 SCION xD 1,925 2,111 -12.2 25,294 7,398 240.6 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 84,904 95,241 -14.2 1,071,276 1,113,161 -4.1 ES 4,141 6,516 -38.8 54,783 68,960 -20.9 LS 1,502 2,951 -51.0 17,532 29,301 -40.4 SC 98 316 -70.1 1,787 3,311 -46.2 GS 819 1,507 -47.7 13,838 18,597 -25.9 IS 2,772 3,727 -28.4 43,144 45,433 -5.4 TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 9,332 15,017 -40.2 131,084 165,602 -21.2 TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 94,236 110,258 -17.7 1,202,360 1,278,763 -6.3 SIENNA 8,003 9,610 -19.8 102,890 115,522 -11.3 RAV4 12,227 14,636 -19.6 118,965 146,582 -19.2 FJ CRUISER 1,657 4,164 -61.7 23,353 47,392 -50.9 4RUNNER 3,555 7,196 -52.4 40,861 74,180 -45.1 HIGHLANDER 7,032 9,558 -29.2 88,983 100,852 -12.1 LAND CRUISER 185 237 -24.8 3,388 1,989 69.7 SEQUOIA 1,829 1,514 16.3 26,421 19,473 35.2 TOTAL SUV 26,485 37,305 -31.6 301,971 390,468 -23.0 4X2 TACOMA 5,202 7,286 -31.2 70,973 87,785 -19.5 4X4 TACOMA 4,799 5,163 -10.5 56,341 60,179 -6.7 TOTAL TACOMA 10,001 12,449 -22.6 127,314 147,964 -14.3 TUNDRA 6,425 17,868 -65.4 121,451 162,348 -25.5 TOTAL PICKUP 16,426 30,317 -47.8 248,765 310,312 -20.1 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 50,914 77,232 -36.5 653,626 816,302 -20.2 LX 567 116 370.7 6,983 2,265 207.1 GX 1,204 2,046 -43.3 14,036 18,440 -24.2 RX 5,180 7,940 -37.2 68,399 83,467 -18.4 TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 6,951 10,102 -33.7 89,418 104,172 -14.5 TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 57,865 87,334 -36.2 743,044 920,474 -19.6 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 135,818 172,473 -24.2 1,724,902 1,929,463 -10.9 TOTAL LEXUS 16,283 25,119 -37.6 220,502 269,774 -18.6 TOTAL TOYOTA 152,101 197,592 -25.9 1,945,404 2,199,237 -11.9 MEMO: DOM. COROLLA 20,530 25,788 -23.3 246,576 294,446 -16.6 DOM. CAMRY 30,270 32,643 -10.7 379,259 346,493 9.0 DOM. PICKUP 16,426 30,317 -47.8 248,765 310,312 -20.1 DOM. RX 4,384 5,625 -24.9 50,592 60,504 -16.7 SELLING DAYS 27 26 257 256 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 30,561 30,642 -4.0 407,589 411,494 -1.3 LEXUS IMPORT CAR 9,332 15,017 -40.2 131,084 165,602 -21.2 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 54,343 64,599 -19.0 663,687 701,667 -5.8 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 94,236 110,258 -17.7 1,202,360 1,278,763 -6.3 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT TRUCK 24,656 35,791 -33.7 275,550 370,995 -26.0 LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 2,567 4,477 -44.8 38,826 43,668 -11.4 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT TRUCK 26,258 41,441 -39.0 378,076 445,307 -15.4 LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 4,384 5,625 -24.9 50,592 60,504 -16.7 TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 57,865 87,334 -36.2 743,044 920,474 -19.6 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 31,779 43,243 -29.2 368,036 447,248 -18.0 Memo: Lexus Sport Utility 6,951 10,102 -33.7 89,418 104,172 -14.5 SMALL VANS 8,003 9,610 -19.8 102,890 115,522 -11.3 PICKUPS 16,426 30,317 -47.8 248,765 310,312 -20.1 * NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES COROLLA 20,530 25,788 -23.3 246,576 294,446 -16.6 CAMRY 30,270 32,643 -10.7 379,259 346,493 9.0 AVALON 3,543 6,168 -44.7 37,852 60,728 -37.9 SIENNA 8,003 9,610 -19.8 102,890 115,522 -11.3 PICKUP 16,426 30,317 -47.8 248,765 310,312 -20.1 SEQUOIA 1,829 1,514 16.3 26,421 19,473 35.2 RX 4,384 5,625 -24.9 50,592 60,504 -16.7 TOTAL 84,985 111,665 -26.7 1,092,355 1,207,478 -9.9 N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 55.9% 56.5% 56.2% 54.9% SELLING DAYS 27 26 257 256 DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
November 14, 200817 yr The tC needs a replacement fast. It doesn't need to "grow up" the way the xB did, it needs to remain what it is, only better.
November 16, 200817 yr Author The tC needs a replacement fast. It doesn't need to "grow up" the way the xB did, it needs to remain what it is, only better. My understanding is that the next-gen tC will use the joint developed RWD/AWD platform between Toyota & Subaru.
November 16, 200817 yr The tC was head of the class when it came out, but the Civic (especially the Si) and Cobalt SS have stolen its thunder.
November 16, 200817 yr Not to mention about everything else in it's price range. The only advan. it has...it is cheap. 17k vs about 22k for a civic. I would spend the extra 5k myself. Chris
November 16, 200817 yr Evan at 5 years old, the tC is a better buy than a Focus coupe at sticker. Lucky for most Focus buyers, Ford goes about $8k off sticker on just about everything.
November 16, 200817 yr I'm not so sure. The TC is better looking, but the Focus has better driving dynamics, Nsync, it's American made, parts are cheaper,etc. Also I like the interior layout better (much better actually) on the Focus. Also really feel like the Focus is a better built car than the TC. Were I buying a car today, I would buy the Focus if I were forced to choose only between the Focus and TC. Thankfully, in a couple of years...I am going to spell relief in the form of Solstice, GTI, or MINI Cooper S. But seriously, I'd rather drive a 5 year old Focus than a new TC, thank you. Chris
November 16, 200817 yr Prius outsold the Malibu 11,800 to 10,000. The Malibu was supposed to be the savior, and it can't outsell an ugly econo-box that is getting replaced in 4 months. If the Malibu was the best GM could do, they are in trouble.
November 16, 200817 yr Prius outsold the Malibu 11,800 to 10,000. The Malibu was supposed to be the savior, and it can't outsell an ugly econo-box that is getting replaced in 4 months. If the Malibu was the best GM could do, they are in trouble. You know as well as I do why the Prius outsold the Malibu, and it has nothing to do with looks or quality.
November 16, 200817 yr You know as well as I do why the Prius outsold the Malibu, and it has nothing to do with looks or quality. Well, gas prices started dropping in October, so it has to be something, maybe the Prius having a better image than the Malibu.
November 16, 200817 yr This is why Gm needs niche cars...they build a loyal following. The Prius isn't my cup of tea, but owners seem to love them. Chris
November 18, 200817 yr Well, gas prices started dropping in October, so it has to be something, maybe the Prius having a better image than the Malibu. Depends who you ask. Speaking of, have you noticed how recent car reviews still talk about gas prices being extremely high? The last new review I read still referred to $4 gas.
November 18, 200817 yr Well, gas prices started dropping in October, so it has to be something, maybe the Prius having a better image than the Malibu. GMAC stopped financing cars. It has nothing to do with the cars themselves.
November 18, 200817 yr Depends who you ask. Speaking of, have you noticed how recent car reviews still talk about gas prices being extremely high? The last new review I read still referred to $4 gas. Probably cause of the long lead times in old media... Oct magazine articles are probably written in August.
November 21, 200817 yr Probably cause of the long lead times in old media... Oct magazine articles are probably written in August. I thought about that... but then some online articles I had seen still referred to high gas prices. I'll keep checking...
November 21, 200817 yr Reg started a thread bitching about either the Oct. or Nov. issue of C&D having an article on fuel efficiency being too geared towards eco-weenies. The same issue had 3 Corvettes and a Bugatti Veyron on the cover. High gas prices are etched into peoples minds, they're going to take mpgs into account when car shopping just because of what we saw this year. And if a person goes to drive a Malibu, and decides to buy it, they could get financing from a million companies that aren't GMAC, so I doubt Malibu sales are suppressed by one company not financing, unless dealers are too lazy to try to find other, reasonable options.
November 22, 200817 yr Reg started a thread bitching about either the Oct. or Nov. issue of C&D having an article on fuel efficiency being too geared towards eco-weenies. The same issue had 3 Corvettes and a Bugatti Veyron on the cover. High gas prices are etched into peoples minds, they're going to take mpgs into account when car shopping just because of what we saw this year. And if a person goes to drive a Malibu, and decides to buy it, they could get financing from a million companies that aren't GMAC, so I doubt Malibu sales are suppressed by one company not financing, unless dealers are too lazy to try to find other, reasonable options. One of the problems is that consumers have grown addicted to 0 down, 0% financing. GM is offering these wierd $5,000 rebates for the Malibu, but the money only goes to the dealer for 'alternate' financing. (In other words, it is NOT a cash rebate and the customer must finance through our bank for 72 months or longer.) I understand the logic, and truthfully it does give the customer about the same payment as what our leases used to be, but the unfortunate affect is to turn us into financial advisors, not product advisors. Virtually every customer I have had in the past few weeks has turned into a lengthy discussion on their 'financing' options and the merits of the vehicle are left by the wayside. It's an unfortunate result of GMAC not being able to finance anything these days. As bad as things are now, I am also concerned that in 3 1/2 years when the last of the leases I wrote come due, I will be left with a huge hole in my portfolio. 2003 was ugly because in 2000 GMAC swtiched from 3 year to 4 year leases. 2012 will be worse. That is, of course, assuming GM is around in 2012.
November 22, 200817 yr Warning-rambling post- One of the biggest problems here in Ohio is that virtually no one is left with a job to buy a new Chevy. With decent credit, you should be able to walk through the front door and get a loan through your credit union or bank. The biggest issue to me is that once you start buying your customers off you can never stop buying them off. Thankfully, this is spreading to the imports. During the Osu-Michigan game, Nissan was advertising 0% and a Versa at $9900. Toyota and Honda also have started playing more and more numbers games with financing to sell cars, on everything other than the Fit and the Prius. Also, thankfully they seem to be cutting content a little bit. The latest Civic doesn't seem to be as good as the previous cars, and lots of people around here are starting to have problems with Hondas. This is interesting because Hondas are built (most of them, anyways) just north of Columbus here, and central Ohio is Honda central. Anyways, good luck 'biz...when you ahve to go back to running your own video store because no one is buying cars, I'll come and wire it up for you. Just save me copies of Bullit and Smokey and the Bandit so I can remember when cars were cars, and men were men. Chris
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